Geode Grove

Geode Grove is a calm, satisfying number-merging puzzle set in a glowing crystal cave. Slide the whole board in any direction and every gem glides as far as it can. When two identical gems touch they fuse into the next, rarer kind: a humble Moss Pebble becomes an Amber Drop, then Citrine, Peridot, Jade, Aquamarine, Sapphire and onward through Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Ruby, the golden Starstone, Moonstone, Sunfire Opal and the Geode Heart, all the way to the legendary Grove Crown. Every gem is drawn by hand-coded art and carries its own number, so you always know what you are building.

Swipe on a phone or tablet, or use the arrow keys or WASD on a computer. A new gem appears after every move, so plan ahead, keep your biggest gem in a corner and leave room to maneuver. You can chain quick swipes without waiting for the animation.

Pick your challenge from the mode menu. Classic 4x4 is endless and tracks your best score and top gem. Grow the Amethyst Cluster to unlock the roomy 5x5 board, and a Rose Quartz opens the huge 6x6 grove. Time Rush gives you three minutes to score as much as possible. The Daily Grove uses a seed built from today's date, so everyone around the world plays the same gem sequence and you can compare strategies.

Stuck? Rewind up to three moves with Undo, or smash a troublesome gem with the Hammer. Watch an optional rewarded video to earn three more undos or another hammer. Every new gem you discover is added to your Gem Collection with a small celebration.

It suits quick breaks and long sessions, saves progress on your device, and has soft music you can mute.